Lead Power System & Grid Compliance

Volvo Group; Göteborgs kommun; Sur place; SEK 1 200 000 - 1 700 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Volvo Energy is seeking a Lead Power System and Grid Compliance engineer to drive the grid connection strategy for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects. You will translate grid code and owner requirements into technical studies, testing activities, and formal approvals, coordinating with DSOs, TSOs, customers, suppliers, and internal teams.

Ideal candidates have strong power systems knowledge, hands-on PowerFactory experience, and proven ability to manage compliance documentation and

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or equivalent knowledge gained through professional experience.
• Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Experience with power system studies, simulations, and grid connection activities using PowerFactory or similar tools.
• Experience with grid code compliance and utility‑scale energy projects, such as BESS, solar, wind, or substations.
• Understanding power system behavior, including protection systems, harmonics, and dynamic performance, with experience preparing technical studies, simulation reports, and compliance documentation.
• Self‑motivated, structured, and solution‑oriented, with strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with customers, grid owners, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Fluent in Swedish and English, both written and spoken.

Responsabilités

• Lead the RfG and grid connection process for BESS projects, from requirement clarification through ION, EON, FON, compliance testing, and final approval.
• Act as the primary technical interface towards DSOs, TSOs, and other grid stakeholders throughout the grid connection process.
• Perform and coordinate PowerFactory, EMT, harmonic, protection, and other power system studies required to demonstrate compliance with grid code and connection requirements.
• Prepare simulation reports, compliance documentation, and technical submissions required for grid owner approvals and operational notifications.
• Coordinate compliance testing, witness testing, and verification activities with grid owners, suppliers, and project teams.
• Support supplier selection, design reviews, and technical requirements to ensure BESS systems meet applicable grid code and connection requirements.
• Lead aggregator sourcing, technical integration, and prequalification activities where required.

Connaissances

Power systems

Grid connection

PowerFactory experience

Technical communication

Team collaboration

Grid studies

Formation

Electrical Engineering degree

Outils

PowerFactory

Grid modeling software

Description du poste

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Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

Volvo Energy is a young company in the Volvo Group which supports customers in the electrical energy transition. Volvo Energy develops and commercializes competitive Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and provides customers with reliable solutions which optimize energy costs, operational resilience, and renewable energy integration.

We are now looking for a new colleague to join our team at Volvo Energy as Lead Power System and Grid Compliance.

What you will do

In this role, we are looking for a power system engineer who can lead the grid connection and compliance process for BESS projects. You combine strong power system knowledge with hands‑on experience in PowerFactory and can translate grid code and grid owner requirements into technical studies, testing activities, and approval documentation.

You are structured, analytical, and comfortable taking technical ownership. You are a team player who works effectively with DSOs, TSOs, customers, suppliers, aggregators, consultants, and internal project and product teams.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the RfG and grid connection process for BESS projects, from requirement clarification through ION, EON, FON, compliance testing, and final approval.
• Act as the primary technical interface towards DSOs, TSOs, and other grid stakeholders throughout the grid connection process.
• Perform and coordinate PowerFactory, EMT, harmonic, protection, and other power system studies required to demonstrate compliance with grid code and connection requirements.
• Prepare simulation reports, compliance documentation, and technical submissions required for grid owner approvals and operational notifications.
• Coordinate compliance testing, witness testing, and verification activities with grid owners, suppliers, and project teams.
• Support supplier selection, design reviews, and technical requirements to ensure BESS systems meet applicable grid code and connection requirements.
• Lead aggregator sourcing, technical integration, and prequalification activities where required.

Who are you?

Expected qualifications:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or equivalent knowledge gained through professional experience.
• Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Experience with power system studies, simulations, and grid connection activities using PowerFactory or similar tools.
• Experience with grid code compliance and utility‑scale energy projects, such as BESS, solar, wind, or substations.
• Understanding power system behavior, including protection systems, harmonics, and dynamic performance, with experience preparing technical studies, simulation reports, and compliance documentation.
• Self‑motivated, structured, and solution‑oriented, with strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with customers, grid owners, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Fluent in Swedish and English, both written and spoken.

Ready for the next move?

Are you excited to bring your skills and disruptive ideas to the table? We can’t wait to hear from you.

Feel free to contact me if you have further questions

Mohmmed Koufahi, Head of Solutions Engineering, [e-mail]

As part of the recruitment process, a background check as well as alcohol and drug testing may be conducted. You will be informed if applicable.

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Who we are and what we believe in

We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

Volvo Energy lives and leads the change in accelerating Volvo Group’s electrification journey and driving circularity for a better tomorrow. We bring together people with who will work in a highly diverse, equal and inclusive global context with an entrepreneurial spirit where everyone is key and directly contributes to achieving our ambitions for wanted position: better for people – better for planet – better for business. Together – from individual success to collective significance!

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead,we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.